I'm having a AR built for me........

Hunter07 · 09-22-2019, 05:24 PM

For whatever reason, I've always wanted an AR similar to the M16A1 that was standard issue for most troops when I was in the Army (79-88). You know, just the basic AR.

A couple years ago, my son gave me a used A2 Upper Receiver and he's kinda been razzing me to 'do something' with it. The rear sight was on it and complete but, it was missing the Forward Assist and dust cover. I have a dust cover and the spring for it.

I picked up a Anderson Lower Receiver (at a local gun shop), for $159 + sales tax.
https://andersonmanufacturing.com/am...m4-closed.html

I also ordered this barrel.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...7xSgrqDJQ7aVCU

A buddy recently received his FFL and opened up a shop in a neighboring town. I'm having him put it together. I had him order the Bolt Carrier Group, Charging Handle and Forward Assist parts kit. He has it all put together with the exception of the Charging Handle. It hasn't arrived yet. Maybe I'll be able to pick it up Monday after work.

2 weeks ago, I had him change out the barrel hand guard on one of my DPMS Oracle AR's and he'll use the 'old' hand guard on this rifle.

Another buddy has a 24" Bull Barrel in .223/5.56 that is for sale. I'm considering buying it and installing that on another AR and basically turning it into something like this..... but with the 6 position collapsible stock and chambered in .223/5.56mm.
https://www.dpmsinc.com/GII-Bull_ep_236-1.html

Stoned_Oli · 09-22-2019, 06:06 PM

Those closed trigger guard Andersons are my favorites, very solid and no ears to break off.

Hunter07 · 11-07-2019, 05:09 PM

I finally got the chance to take it out and see if it would run. It ran flawlessly. I'm really liking this build!

If I could figure out how to post a pic or two from my phone, I would.

4thIDvet · 11-07-2019, 06:19 PM

That sounds great Hunter good for you? If this was the 60s hell I could have mailed yah one home nobody was keeping track. Just turn one in when yer leavin if yah signed for one.
AKs we sent back to the rear or some guys broke them down and mailed em home. Nobody wanted those junk wooden things.

My good friend was getting AKs and the frigging MPs were taking them and they were mailing them home.

He finally told them he would shoot if they tried again. They didn't he has a few stored away.

09-22-2019, 05:24 PM	#1
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,521	I'm having a AR built for me........ For whatever reason, I've always wanted an AR similar to the M16A1 that was standard issue for most troops when I was in the Army (79-88). You know, just the basic AR. A couple years ago, my son gave me a used A2 Upper Receiver and he's kinda been razzing me to 'do something' with it. The rear sight was on it and complete but, it was missing the Forward Assist and dust cover. I have a dust cover and the spring for it. I picked up a Anderson Lower Receiver (at a local gun shop), for $159 + sales tax. https://andersonmanufacturing.com/am...m4-closed.html I also ordered this barrel. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...7xSgrqDJQ7aVCU A buddy recently received his FFL and opened up a shop in a neighboring town. I'm having him put it together. I had him order the Bolt Carrier Group, Charging Handle and Forward Assist parts kit. He has it all put together with the exception of the Charging Handle. It hasn't arrived yet. Maybe I'll be able to pick it up Monday after work. 2 weeks ago, I had him change out the barrel hand guard on one of my DPMS Oracle AR's and he'll use the 'old' hand guard on this rifle. Another buddy has a 24" Bull Barrel in .223/5.56 that is for sale. I'm considering buying it and installing that on another AR and basically turning it into something like this..... but with the 6 position collapsible stock and chambered in .223/5.56mm. https://www.dpmsinc.com/GII-Bull_ep_236-1.html

09-22-2019, 06:06 PM	#2
Stoned_Oli King of S'marm Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 4,490	Those closed trigger guard Andersons are my favorites, very solid and no ears to break off. __________________ “But rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.” ~ Thomas Jefferson to Issac Tiffany, 1816

11-07-2019, 06:19 PM	#4
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,405	That sounds great Hunter good for you? If this was the 60s hell I could have mailed yah one home nobody was keeping track. Just turn one in when yer leavin if yah signed for one. AKs we sent back to the rear or some guys broke them down and mailed em home. Nobody wanted those junk wooden things. My good friend was getting AKs and the frigging MPs were taking them and they were mailing them home. He finally told them he would shoot if they tried again. They didn't he has a few stored away. __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

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11-07-2019, 05:09 PM	#3
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,521	I finally got the chance to take it out and see if it would run. It ran flawlessly. I'm really liking this build! If I could figure out how to post a pic or two from my phone, I would.